Ylivoiman

Ylivoiman is the genitive form of the Finnish noun ylivoima, which means dominance or an overwhelming advantage. It is used to refer to a superior power or position in a given domain, such as economics, technology, sports, or geopolitics. In English, it is often rendered in phrases like the world's dominance or the dominant advantage, depending on context.

The word ylivoima derives from yli- meaning over and voima meaning power, signaling power that surpasses rivals. The genitive form ylivoiman is used when the noun is part of a possessive or descriptive construction, for example in phrases like maailman ylivoiman (the world’s dominance) or yrityksen ylivoiman markkinoilla (a company’s dominance in the market). In Finnish, related forms include ylivoimainen (dominant, overwhelming) and ylivoimaisuus (dominance).

In discourse, ylivoiman is common in analyses of competition, strategy, and power relations. It can carry a neutral descriptive tone, but it often implies a critical assessment when used to highlight unfair or unsustainable advantages. It contrasts with terms that denote equality or parity, such as tasapuolisuus or kilpailukyky, depending on nuance.